Category Archives: Currents
Safer Swimming
Two locations on Oak Island will benefit from the labor of eager volunteers this month, as the North Carolina Coastal Federation will host a Community Clean Water Day. No, folks won’t be testing drinking water from the tap—they’ll actually help
Yesterday’s World, Today’s Culture
The maritime history and culture of Southport tends to thrive as the weather warms, and the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport has cultivated several opportunities to learn and experience both in its Second Saturday and Third Tuesday events.
Independence Day in America
John Banks of Boiling Spring Lakes nominated The NC 4th of July Festival as a top community celebration in Johnsonville’s nationwide search for the “Best of US!” He was notified the festival has been selected as one of 20 top
Among the Clouds
Hot-Air Balloon Event Monday, May 27th • 6:45 a.m. Behind Surf Cinema, 4874 Long Beach Rd., Southport RE/MAX Community Brokers is sponsoring a hot-air balloon early Memorial Day morning to take guests high in the sky. It comes as no
Dancing the Night Away
Press release for the Brunswick Center at Southport: First Annual Brunswick County Senior Prom Friday, May 24th 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Brunswick Center 1513 N. Howe St., Southport $10 • www.brunswickseniorresources.org Light up the night in Hollywood! BrightStar presents the
Tip Toe Through the Tables
On Thursday, May 9th, the St. James Service Club will host its annual Tip Toe through the Tables soiree. This event will be held as an open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. James Community Center
I’m on ‘Turtle Time’
In the wee hours of the full moon, I wake to the bright night flooding me in brilliant moonlight. I can clearly see the marsh and hear the melodic waves of Oak Island’s beach music. I feel connected to the
Local Adventure
There’s perhaps no better way to learn about the land and water, from Oak Island to Bald Head Island, than to refer to the area’s locals and their tours. From easy, breezy golf-cart rides to exploring the tides via stand-up
A History of Good Health
On April 20th the Dosher Memorial Hospital Foundation will host its third gala fund-raiser, a black-tie optional affair, at St. James Community Center. “The gala is an incredible experience for all who attend,” Kirk Singer, executive director of the foundation,
